Lauren Leslie was born in Orange County, and played for the SC Blues from U8's to U19's. Also known as "Fly", Lauren was coached by Mary Naime and Tad Bobak. Lauren continued to have success at San Clemente High School, helping her team win two CIF titles. Lauren received a college scholarship to San Diego State, and then Point Loma Nazarene University, where she played soccer and got her Bachelors in Business Communications. Lauren then went on to play semi pro in Spain.

Lauren has been apart of the Blues Academy for 4 years. She loves sharing her passion and giving back to the club that has given her so much.